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Two Active COVID-19 Cases With No Hospitalisation
Active COVID-19 cases in the BVI are now down to two with no hospitalisation. The recent figure was released this evening, October 20.
Which Country Hasn’t Made Missteps?
Premier and Finance Minister Hon. Andrew Fahie said the people of the BVI must decide how they want to see the BVI in the next twenty years as it relates to Constitutional Review.
Choose Kindness! Anti-Bullying Campaign Brings Awareness
Residents are being urged to be kind and help the government and other agencies in their fight to combat all forms of bullying.
Statement by Premier Fahie on death of Sir David Amess MP
Statement by Premier Honourable Andrew A. Fahie on death of UK Parlaimentarian Sir David Amess
CoI: Governor Rankin wants legal representation to face Sir Geoffrey questioning
United Kingdom-appointed Governor John J. Rankin CMG has said he wants legal representation when he comes under questioning from Sir Charles Geoffrey Cox, QC, MP, the Attorney representing the Premier and Ministers of Cabinet in the Virg...
Wheatley calls for kindness
Minister of Education, Culture, & Youth Affairs, Dr Natalio Wheatley is asking for more displays of kindness in the territory as a strategy to combat bullying in schools.
Governor Rankin open to having Premier chair Cabinet, COI hears
Unlike what was seen with his immediate predecessor, Governor John Rankin has now said he is open to having Premier Andrew Fahie chair Cabinet in his absence.
’Judge the BVI against its accusers’
Premier highlights UK waste, nepotism and mismanagement with COVID-19 contracts
American actress defends man who damaged Columbus statue in Bahamas
When a man in the Bahamas took a sledgehammer and damaged a statue of Italian explorer Christopher Columbus on October 9, 2021, many took to social media to condemn the act; however, the man, who was subsequently arrested and threatened ...
Cyberbullying increasing since Covid- School Counsellor
As the Virgin Islands observe Anti-Bullying Week from Sunday, October 17 to Saturday, October 23, 2021, it has been disclosed that cyberbullying is on the increase in the territory.
Food security bill revised and going to HOA soon
The revised draft of government’s proposed Food Security & Sustainability bill has moved one step closer to becoming a law.
CoI: UK dirty but using 'sledgehammer to kill a fly’ in OTs- Robert C. Hall
Former Speaker of the Turks and Caicos Islands (TCI) House of Assembly, Mr Robert C. Hall has called out the double standards of the UK for not "cleaning their house,” yet going to extremes measures to sort house UK Overseas Territories ...
VI celebrates holiday name change: Heroes & Foreparents Day
Today, Monday October 18, 2021, is a public holiday in the Virgin Islands, however, the holiday now carries a new name replacing St. Ursula’s Day
COMMENTARY: Politicians saying ‘them vs us’ is not good governance
Now, one narrative that runs through the Commission of Inquiry is the subtle quest to divide the Virgin Islands population into various groups, by certain officials.
UK Ship en route to VI for disaster preparedness mission
A UK Royal Navy patrol ship, the HMS Medway will reportedly visit Tortola from October 22, 2021, as part of the United Kingdom’s Caribbean Task Group’s mission to prepare for and respond to disasters in the region.
UPDATE:1 dead in boat accident; identified as Frandy Martin Jr
More information has emerged from the tragic boating accident that occurred last evening Saturday, October 16, 2021, around 6:30 PM and has so far claimed the life of one.
Rayshaun Lavacia & Keila Daniel take 2021 Prince & Princess crowns
Amidst grand style, pomp and high fashion last evening October 16, 2021, at the Eileen L. Parsons Auditorium of the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC), the Virgin Islands Prince & Princess Pageant 2021 crowned its newest winners.
One Step Closer To Reforming Farming, Fishing Industries
Agriculture and Fisheries Minister Deputy Premier Hon. Natalio 'Sowande' Wheatley told farmers and fisherfolk gathered at the Sir Olva Georges Plaza in Road Town on Saturday, October 16 that the Food Security & Sustainability Bill has mo...
Low level moisture could trigger thunderstorms today, October 16, 2021 - DDM
The Virgin Islands Department of Disaster Management (DDM) is warning that thunderstorm activities could come as a result of lingering moisture in the air.
'Them vs us' is never good governance
Now, one narrative that runs through the Commission of Inquiry is the subtle quest to divide the Virgin Islands population into various groups, by certain officials.
VG’s Iconic 'Saba Rock Resort' reopens
Saba Rock, an iconic resort and hotel situated off the coast of North Sound, Virgin Gorda in the Virgin Islands (VI), has relaunched in grand style in a re-opening ceremony held yesterday, Friday, October 15, 2021.
Wheatley Warns UN About Possible UK Takeover
Deputy Premier Hon. Natalio ‘Sowande’ Wheatley has made fresh complains to the United Nations (UN) in relation to the United Kingdom’s-backed Commission of Inquiry (CoI).
Hundreds travel from USVI & VI for Miya Marcano funeral in Florida
Nearly two weeks after Miya Marcano’s body was found in Orange County, family members, friends, and strangers gathered to celebrate her life in a moving funeral service held Thursday, October 14, 2021, at the Cooper City Church of God in...
CoI: Misick Gov't & TCI Opposition 'learned their lessons the hard way'- Robert C. Hall
Mr Robert C. Hall, a former Turks of Caicos (TCI) Minister of Government says allegations of corruption in the Michael E. Misick administration, and questions over the handling of the financing of the territory were all precursors to the...
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